Rajeev Shukla, the BCCI Vice President, recently reminisced about a memorable moment when India toured Pakistan for a bilateral series. This historic tour took place back in 2006, marking the last time India played a bilateral series in Pakistan. In the video, Rajeev Shukla said that the Indian players, including the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, were scared of visiting Pakistan. WATCH
Indian players visiting Pakistan
During this tour, India played a three-match Test series and a five-match ODI series. India won the ODI series 4-1, while Pakistan clinched the Test series 1-0.
Shukla highlighted the warm hospitality and the incredible atmosphere created during the tour, which fostered great friendship and camaraderie between the two nations. He also mentioned how cricket has always been an important medium for building bridges between India and Pakistan.
Shukla’s comments came during a discussion about the possibility of future bilateral series between the two countries, with the BCCI Vice President expressing hope that such tours could resume, pending government approval.
To note, team India will participate in the upcoming Champions Trophy, but they will not visit Pakistan to play their games. Instead, the Men in Blue will play their matches in UAE including their match against the hosts Pakistan.
